The Veteran's left thigh impairment is rated at 10 percent, as there is no evidence of limitation of rotation, adduction, or abduction beyond the required limits for a higher rating.,The Veteran's left hip osteoarthritis and bursitis are currently rated at zero percent, as his extension still permits more than 5 degrees of motion.,The Veteran's left hip limitation of flexion is also rated at zero percent, as he can still move to greater than 45 degrees.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for any of the conditions due to the lack of significant additional functional loss beyond what is already reflected in the current ratings.,The Veteran's extension remains within the limits required for a compensable rating, thus no higher rating can be assigned.,Similarly, his flexion limitation also falls short of the threshold needed for a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left thigh impairment, Left hip osteoarthritis, bursitis, Left hip limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23017529
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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